What was the 'Burned-over District' in the context of the Second Great Awakening?
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Correct answer: A Western New York area marked by intense religious revivalism
Western New York earned this name because it was so frequently swept by the 'fires' of religious fervor. It became the birthplace of several new religious movements and a center for social reform activity.
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